Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) has received a $2.9 million grant from the United States Department of Education’s Title V: Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) program and is now designated as a HSI. The grant was created to assist institutions…
Month: October 2020
BPDA Launches New, Interactive Online Map Displaying Agency-owned Property
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) today unveiled a new, interactive online map displaying BPDA-owned property and data. The BPDA made data about agency-owned property publicly available in May 2020, and since then, the agency’s Real Estate and MIS…
Police Briefs 10-15-2020
Charlestown Beat Assault and Battery 10/05/20 – A victim on Rutherford Avenue reported that for no reason and with no warning, a male suspect wearing construction boots approached the victim and pushed him to the ground before kicking and punching…
Rental Relief Program Is a Win-win
The announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday of a $171 million package of programs that will help renters stay in their homes comes as welcome news for both tenants and landlords alike. Housing insecurity never is a good thing…
Mask Up as We Approach Winter
The wonderful weather we enjoyed for much of this past weekend certainly was welcome as we approach the darker and colder days that lie ahead. However, make no mistake about it: Winter is coming, and so is the need for…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for the dedication To the editor: I would like to thank the entire Charlestown Old Schoolgirls Committee for their dedication to the scholarship program. I also would like to thank the family of Anna Boyle for their generous scholarship…
Exelon Sponsorship Supports Youth Sailing Programs at Courageous
Courageous Sailing, a community sailing center located on Pier 4 in the Navy Yard, is grateful to announce a 2020 gift of $20,000 from Exelon. The Everett LNG Facility is a long-time supporter of Courageous Sailing, whose mission is to…
Mary Beth Kelly a 2020 Shattuck Award winner
Anyone who has attended an Age Strong event at the Knights of Columbus or the Golden Age Center – or anywhere else citywide – prior to COVID-19 couldn’t miss the buzz and energy of Mary Beth Kelly working the room…
On Hold: Mayor, BPS Postpone Hybrid In-Person Plan Due to Rising Case Numbers
Mayor Martin Walsh and Supt. Brenda Cassellius announced on Wednesday morning they would be putting on hold the phased-in approach to returning to school – pushing back the return of kindergartners one week – due to the increase in the…
Halloween Parade Cancelled This Year
The 35th annual Halloween Parade around the Monument was by all accounts going to be quite a grand affair this year, but COVID-19 restrictions have made it impossible to stage the event, and organizers this week said they will cancel…